Regional Roundup 12-04-09

By the PDH

Published 6:00 pm, Thursday, December 3, 2009

TULIA

Only a certain numbers of tickets are available for the motivation speech by former Dallas Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Tulia High School Auditorium. Admission is free, but everyone must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are available at Hale County State Bank, Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo, City of Tulia, Swisher Electric, Tulia Chamber of Commerce, Jeannett’s Art & Design, Swisher Tire and Fuel, Moore Than Medicine, Blue Top Cafe, Tulia High School and Tulia Junior High. — Swisher County News

PETERSBURG

Musician Doug Smith will be featured in episodes of "Texas Country Reporter" at 6 p.m. Saturday and again at 8 a.m. Sunday on KCBD-TV on channel 11. — The Paper

FLOYDADA

Opal Oma Poole of Floydada will celebrate her 100th birthday from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 19 at City Park Church of Christ, 509 S. Fifth. — Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon

LOCKNEY

The Lockney Fire Department is raising money for a new ambulance. The ambulance that currently is in service will be 20 years old soon and has become outdated. The department has raised $58,000 so far, and other fundraisers are in the works to pay for the $125,000-$130,000 vehicle. — Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon

OLTON

School trustees voted 6-0 to name Bub McIver as superintendent of Olton Independent School District on Tuesday. McIver was offered a multi-year contract that pays $88,000 a year plus provides a house, car and medical insurance. McIver, former Olton High principal, has served as acting superintendent since Brad Lane’s departure earlier this year. — The Olton Enterprise

HART

The Lions Club annual Pheasant Hunt begins Saturday. Approximately 142 hunters are expected to gather at the Hart Golden Group for breakfast before hunting. Hunters pay $200 each to hunt during pheasant season. The money is used by the club for various service projects. — The Pulse